TENSE
/tɛns/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TENSE
(grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
(grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
"English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
"Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."
(grammar) To apply a tense to.
"tensing a verb"
To make or become tense.
Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
"You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense."
Pulled taut, without any slack.
Examples of TENSE in a Sentence
- "English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
- "Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."
- "tensing a verb"
- "You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense."
Word Details
Is TENSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TENSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TENSE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TENSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | n | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of TENSE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENSE
39 words from the letters in TENSE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TENSE in Word Games
TENSE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TENSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TENSE to find 39 additional valid words.